An attractive ring, made of 925 Sterling Silver features 5.57cts of amazing Padparadscha Quartz and 0.93cts of glistening White Topaz. Beautiful pinks can be seen in this gemstone in different light.
Precious metal: 925 Sterling Silver
Average Weight: 4.98g
Number of Gemstones: 47
Shape: Oval and Round
Total Carat Weight: 6.50cts
Birthstone
Month:
Regarding birthstone months for quartz, please
refer to the specific variety of quartz.
History &
Lore:
Quartz
is the
second most abundant mineral in the Earth's continental crust, after feldspar.
There are many different varieties of quartz, several of
which are semi-precious gemstones. Varieties of quartz have been used, since
antiquity in Europe and the Middle East. It is one of the most commonly used
minerals in the making of jewelry and hardstone carvings.
Usually called rock crystal,
pure quartz, (sometimes
called clear quartz), is
colorless and transparent (clear) or translucent, and has often been used for
hardstone carvings, such as the Lothair Crystal. Common colored varieties
include citrine, rose quartz, amethyst, smoky quartz, milky quartz, mint quartz
and others.
The word "quartz" comes from the
German Quarz in which is of
Slavic origin (Czech miners called it křemen). Other sources attribute
the word's origin to the Saxon word Querkluftertz, meaning cross-vein ore.
Quartz is the most common material identified
as the mystical substance maban in Australian Aboriginal mythology. It is found
regularly in passage tomb cemeteries in Europe in a burial context, such as
Newgrange or Carrowmore in Ireland. The Irish word for quartz is grian cloch,
which means 'stone of the sun'. Quartz was also used in Prehistoric Ireland, as
well as many other countries, for stone tools; both vein quartz and rock
crystal were shaped as part of the lithic technology of the prehistoric
peoples.
In the 17th century, Nicolas Steno discovered
that regardless of a quartz crystal's size or shape, its long prism faces
always joined at a perfect 60° angle.
Topaz
Birthstone Month:
Blue
Topaz is associated with the birthstone month of December.
History & Lore:
Topaz has long been related to desire and the name is believed to have been
derived from the Sanskrit word 'tapas' meaning heat, fire and passion. It is
also said to have been derived from the Greek word 'topazos' or 'topazion',
meaning “to search.” Topazion was also the name of an island in the Red Sea
which is commonly known as Zebirget or St. John's Island in Egypt.
The Egyptians believed Topaz would protect them from harm
because it was colored by the sun god Ra's golden arms. The Romans believed a
similar theory and associated Topaz with their sun god, Jupiter.
Topaz has also been biblically referenced as one of the
gemstones used to make the 'Breastplate of Judgment' worn by Aaron.
Topaz is said to increase the wearer’s intelligence,
creativity and wisdom, and can enhance one's spiritual potential. It is also
known to aid in meditation and in the divine manifestation of desired objects.
Topaz is said to bring physical and intellectual vigor,
good health, and is said to offer protection against infectious diseases.
Topaz comes in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes. Its
brilliance and clarity are its chief attractions. A hard stone, Topaz is very
difficult to scratch, although it can be brittle. Imperial Topaz occurs
naturally in colors ranging from a light golden yellow to deep reddish orange.
Red and intense pink are the rarest and desirable colors for Topaz. A gem with
these colors will command a relatively high price. Bright orange colored Topaz,
also known as Imperial Topaz, falls into the moderate price range and is easier
to find. Blue Topaz, having a low to moderate price range, is very popular.